Social Worker

Guidant Global; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council seeks an experienced Social Worker for its Children and Families team in Amber Valley. The role involves managing a critical caseload with a focus on safeguarding, child protection, and collaborative teamwork. This position offers competitive hourly pay, with expenses covered and regular Monday to Friday work hours.

Benefits

Competitive pay up to £25.80

Monday to Friday working hours

Expenses covered

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying frontline Social Work experience.
• Proven experience working within child protection and safeguarding.
• Experience in court work and understanding of legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Single Assessments, CIN, and CP cases.
• Work collaboratively within the team to support children and families.
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and child protection practice.

Skills

Child Protection

Safeguarding

Court Work

Team Collaboration

Case Management

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker - Amber Valley Locality
Employer: Derbyshire County Council
Location: Amber Valley, Derbyshire
Pay Rate: Up to £25.80 per hour (Negotiable for experienced candidates)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Start Date: ASAP
Expenses: Covered

About the Role:
Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our busy Children and Families team in the Amber Valley locality. This key frontline role involves managing a caseload that includes Single Assessments, Children in Need (CIN), and Child Protection (CP) cases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of Single Assessments, CIN, and CP cases

• Work collaboratively within the team to support children and families

• Undertake court work and engage with legal processes as required

• Ensure high standards of safeguarding and child protection practice

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying frontline Social Work experience

• Proven experience working within child protection and safeguarding

• Experience in court work and understanding of legal processes related to children's social care

• Ability to work independently and manage a demanding caseload efficiently

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay up to £25.80 (depending on experience)

• Monday to Friday working hours (9am - 5pm)

• Expenses covered

• Opportunity to work within a supportive, busy children and families team

What happens now?

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